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THE Nashville Union is advertis-
ing for lost rain or snow storm due
in that city Wednesday, which failed
to materialize. We thought it had
enough one night last week.
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BETWEEN thirty and forty thous-
and longsh bremen and railroad
freight handlers at New York,
Brooklyn and Jersey City are on a
strike.
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THE contract has been let for the
building of the long-talked-of road
from Huntsville, Ala, to Flora, a
point on the road between Decherd
and Fayetteville. The road is to be
completed and in operation by the
first of next January.
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1T is generally conceded that the
President will sign the Interstate
Commerce bill, although one or two
members of the Cabinet are known
to be opposed to the measure.
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Mr.. B. NJ. CANTRELL, of DeKalb
county, was elected land register for
the middle division of Tennessee, by
the joint convention, last Saturday.
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THE resolution submitting the pro-
hibition amendment to the people
has passed the Senate, and will pass
the House without much trouble.
The bill which has been introduced
to pay distillers for their still proper
ty in case prohibitions carries, is a
sneaking, cowardly attempt at the
defeat of the prohibition measure. If
the members of the General Assem-
bly, haven't manliness enough to
stand up and make square, open
fight, they ought to sneak off to some
saloon when the measure is under
discussion, and not clog the Legisla-
tive proceedings with their silly pratt
tie of putting a premium upon the
most damning incubus that ever sad
died itself upon nation. We doubt
the wisdom and efficiency of the pro-
posed amendment, 1t will take a
hard struggle to carry it in a fair and
open fight. The question deserves
this much, and the General Assem-.
bly, should submit it to the people
simply upon its merits, without any
entangling alliances. Should the
amendment carry before the people
we don't believe it would accomplish
what the advocates of prohibition
hope for, and the Temperance people
will have had a long, hard struggle
with no more benefit than more OF
less education of the masses to a pro-
hibition sentiment, which may result
in good hereafter. But however thi,
may be, let the measure now before
the Legislature stand or fall upon it
own merits, and do not attempt Il
throttle it by placing premium up
on the death-dCaIing implements o
the still.
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JUDGE DAVID TURPIE, Democrat,
has been elected U. S. Senator from
Indiana to succeed Harrison, Re-
publican.
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MIR. RoBT. QUARLEs has been APP
pointed Superintendent ofthe Capitol
building and grounds by the Gov
ernor.
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THE present Congress only has a
month more to live.
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AN extra session of Congress some
time during this year is among the
probabilities.
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NASHVILLE has added a new city
attraction, q dime museum.
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THE General Assembly adjourned
last Saturday for ten days recess,
and will reassemble Wednesday,
Feb. 9th. Very little has yet been
accomplished, save the election of Off
GERS. Several hundred bills have
passed first and second readings. The
law making work of the session will
begin in earnest on their reassembling.
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A SPECIAL election has been order
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Davidson county next Tuesday to
elect a member of the Legislature to
fill Mr. Connette's seat. The Re
publicans have put out John J..
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The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
XLIXth CONGRESS-. SECOND SESSION.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, req. IL
MI. Frye, from the committee on foreign
relations, presented report touching the
message OF the President in regard to the
DTlg General Armstrong that no further leg
lslation was necessary. Laid on the table.
and to provide for increase of naval estab-
nshment were introduced, the former by Mr..
Cameron, the latter by Mr.. Hale, and were
referred to the committee on naval affairs,
after a statement by Mr.. Hale that the two
bills related to different branches Of the
naval establishment
A resolution heretofore offered by Mr..
Blair directing the committee on labor to
continue during the recess and complete the
investigation as to the relations between
labor and capital was taken up. Adopted.
mortars and heavy guns for the armament Of
forts, coast defence, and vessels Of the Unit
ed States. Referred to the committee on
coast defenceS.
The Senate then at 2.10 o'clock resumed
consideration Of the Fades Tehauntepec bill,
and Mr.. Hoar continued his argument in
support Of it.
At 3.15 o'clock the Senate proceeded to the
consideration Of the post Office appropriation
bill. Mr.. Plumb (member Of the committee
on appropriation having charge Of the bilD
made an explanatory statement. With the
exception of single item. he said, so far as
appropriations Of money went was Just as it
came from the House Of Representatives.
They indicated economy and care in admin
istrati0n. He called attention, however, to
the fact that the appropriation for star route
service, Service by horseback and wagon,)
was S450, 900 less than last year. The bill
was then laid aside until tomorrow.
At $50 O'Clock the Senate adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12

should be without property, but only that
labor should be necessary to his support in
some degree; nor is IL required that he should
be n0n-receivlng support from others.
| cannot but remember that the soldiers Of
our civil war in their pay and bounty received
such compensation for military service as
has never been received by soldiers before.
that never before In behalf Of any soldiers
have so many and such generous laws been
passed TO relieve against incidents OF war.
cannot believe that the vast peaceful army
of the Union soldiers who having cOntented-
ly resumed their places in ordinary ayoea-
tions Of life, cherish as sacred memory Of
patriotic service, or who having been dis
abled by casualties of war justly regard the
present pension roll on which appear their
names as roll Of honor, desire at this time
and In the present exigency TO be confounded
with those whose through such bill as this
are willing to be the object Of simple charity,
and 10 gain place upon the pension roll
through alleged dependence.
Mr.. Cleveland believes that pension frauds
would be stimulated by the bill, and says
that while it may seem ungrateful TO count
the cost In such case, II Is well TO mediate
somewhat upon the expense. While it is
estimated the number Of pensioners under
this bill would be 33,105, and the increased
annual costs 81, ,767, ,120, past experience has
shown that the estimates cannot always be
depended on. The Revolutionary pension
law of 1918 and the law Of 1858 for pension
ing Revolutionary soldiers widows are in
stances. The real cost in each case far ex-
ceeded the estimates.
IF none should be pensioned under this
bill except those utterly unable to work
am satisfied that the cost stated in the esti-
mate referred to will be many times multi
piled, and with a constant increase year
TO year; and If these partially unable to
earn their support could be admitted to
the privileges Of this bill probably the in
crease of expense would be almost appalling
If this bill should become a law. with its
tremendous addition to our previous obllga-
ton, am thoroughly convinced that fur
ther efforts to reduce the federal revenue
will, and perhaps should, be strenuously
questioned"
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
THE MoRMoNs HOPEFUL
That the New Bill VIII Not Become a
Law.

SALT LAKE CRY, Utah, Feb. 1.-THE
Tribune tlds morning prints an editorial
article pointing out the damaging effect of
the Snow decision in prosecutions here under
the laws as they stand, the difficulty amount
ing to impossibility of securing a second
capture of martyrs" after they have served
a term in the penitentiary and the necessity
for better legislation if progress against
Mormon lawlessness and treason is to be ex-
pected The article closes as follows: "Both
Houses of Congress have pronounced their
opinions on the question of Utah with no
uncertain sound; the whole trouble ali the
time has not been with Congress, but in
committee. The President is waiting for a
Dill to be placed in his hands, but the COM
mlttee, so far, has failed to act and the Nor
mons are joyously counting the few days
remaining of the session, assuring each
other that God is about to smile on them
once more. We sincerely trust that today's
work will make finish of the business, and
That by Monday next we shall hear that it
has gone to the President for his signature. T"
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12

A Blaze at Rockland.

RocKLAND, Feb. 11.-Fire was discovered
last night in house owned by Samuel Pills
bury, and occupied by Mrs Simon Harding
and family. Mr.. Harding was awakened by
the cries of her babe, and barely escaped
suffocation. The house and furniture were
somewhat damaged The insurance is $500
on the furniture, fully covering it. The
house was uninsured. A defective chimney
was the cause of the fire.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12

commenced a crusade against them in en-
forcing the Canada temperance act. Inspect
or Robertsons house was broken into, the
front door and window smashed In, and bad
TIVE shots were fired into the hall, but with
out injury to any one. The house of Rev.
Mr.. Silcox, who has been an active worker
against them, was also attacked, but they
were discovered befoIe any damage was
done. Rev. J. L. Moore, Methodist clergy
man, was the next victim. All the window
glass was smashed out Of the front of his
house, and the front door broken in. A re-
yolver shot was fired through the window at
MIR. Moore, lodging in the wall, without do
ing him any harm. Several other outrages
OF similar character have been perpetrated
and threats are made to burn the houses OF
all those who make any further attempt to
enforce the temperance act.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
HOUSE.

The House proceeded to the consideration
of private business.
At 3.45 o'clock the Presidents private sec
retary was announced, and he presented a
message from the President transmitting
without his approval, the dependent pension
bill.
Mr.. Matson Of Indiana moved that the bill
and accompanying message be referred to
the committee on individual pensions, prom
ising that they would be reported back. The
motion was agreed to-137 to 81.
The House then, at 4.30 o'clock, took a
recess until 7.30 o'clock.
The House, at the evening session, passed
S5 pension bills, and at IL O'clock adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
A Double Wedding.

A pretty double wedding occurred Thurs
day afternoon at the New South Unitarian
church, Boston. The contracting parties
were Miss Ernestine Farrar, only daughter
of Mr.. L. 5. Farrar Of West Chester Park,
former well known resident Of Bangor. and
Mr.. Frank II. Atwood, and Mr.. Edwin l..
Farrar and Miss Carrie j. Whitney. daughter
Of Mr.. Robert p. Whitney, a prominent citi-
zen and for nearly 25 years postmaster Of
Topsham. The church was crowded with
friends. Rev. George IL. Young, the pastor,
oficiated. AT the close Of the ceremony a re-
eeption was given by Mr.. and Mrs. e. s.
Farrar. AT o'clock Mr., and Mrs. Atwood
took the New York express train. They
will be at home at 10 West Chester Park
after Tuesday, the 10Th inst. Mr. Farrar,
who Is now in business in Minneapolis, viii
with his bride, leave for that city ON Mon
dav
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Banks aud Banking.

hearing win be given by the committee on
Banks and Banking in the Senate Chamber MON
DAY, February IA, 1887, at half past three
o'clock p. M, on the following matters:
An Act to incorporate the Northern Banking
Company.
An Act to incorporate the Kennebec Trust
Company.
An Act TO amend Sec. GA, Chap, G, of the Re-
yised Statutes; Relating to taxes on deposit in
Savings Banks.
Bill to incorporate the Limerick Loan and Trust
Company.
An Act to incorporate the Merchants Trust and
Banking Company
An Act TO incorporate the oxford County Loan
Association.
An Actto incorporate the Bangor Loan and
Trust Company of Bangor. Me.
An Act to amend Sec. of Chap. 445, of the
Private and Special Laws of 1885, entitled, An
Act TO incorporate the Peoples Trust Company.
Per order
EB MALLET, JR., Secretary.
Dated Augusta, Feb. H. feb12snd2t
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DIED IN the THEATRE.
A Man Falls from the ProscenIum
and Breaks His Neck.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. 11.-As. the
last night, man was seen to fall from the
upper proseenium box on the left Of the
stage. He struck squarely on his head, near
the edge Of the stage, and rolled into the or
chestra. People in the audience picked him
up and endeavored to restore him to con-
sciousness. A doctor was summoned and 1t
was found that death had been instantan-
eous, the neck being dislocated. His name
was Thomas MCGOWAN, well known mer-
chant OF Duluth.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
THE CAR STRIKE.
Cars Running on South Boston Road
hut None to Cambridge.

morning the South Boston Horse Railroad
Company started out the first car that has
been run since the strike, and since then over
a dozen cars have been sent out. Each car
has four and some of them six policemen
There has been no trouble as yet, though the
first cars were followed by crowd Of yelling
hoodlums whom the police succeeded in dis
persing. The police about the stables and
along the thickly settled portion of the route
keep the people moving and do not permit
are perfectly orderly. No trouble is antici-
pated during the day, but it is feared there
will be violence tonight If cars run after
dark. No attempt was made this morning to
run cars from Cambridge and everything is
quiet over the road.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
RAGING WATERS.
A Western Town Nearly Inundated
by a Great Freshet.
Many Residences Entirely Abandoned
BY Their Owners.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Feb. 1.-THE Maui
NEE, st. Joseph, and st. Marys rivers rose
five feet last night, and the flood now threat
years ago. The number Of families residing
in flooded districts Of the city have removed
to the upper stories of their residences, or
have abandoned them altogether. At river
points between Fort Wayne and Toledo
great distress is reported. Many factories
have shut down and employees put to work
surrounding works by dykes. The water Is
now within foot of the floors Of the princi-
pal bridges, and the city must shortly be cut
off from communication by wagon road from
the north. The river is now rising six inch
es an hour and rain Is falling
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12

The motto Of Maple Grove Stock Farm.
Auburn, Is breed from the best" Messen-
ger Wilkes which st ands at the head OF
their stud, Is one Of the most promising
stations in the Pine Tree State. His sire,
Red Wilkes, as is well known, Is the most
successful trotting sire yet produced by
George Wilkes. Through his dam. Rena c.,
a fast laughter Of Messenger Chief, he runs
straight to Alexander's Abdallah. His an
cestOrs not only trace directly 10 the two
best sons Of Rysdyks Hambletonian, but
they have all shown their ability 10 produce
fast trOtters Messenger Chief got Maud
Messenger b. .l6fj His Sire. AbdaIlah Pilot,
son Of AlexandeT's Abdallah, got Pickard
C21SD. Messenger Chief Is a tr0tter hlni-
self. When yearling he won a race OF mile
heats in Kenucky, getting record OF @lO1,
and showed full mile In 3.O7.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
CAUGHT IN A TYPHooN.
Rough Weather In the China Sea-
Mate and seamen of a st. John
Shin Lost

ST. JOHN. N. B., Feb 11.-Captain Dun
ham Of the st. John ship Favonius, writing
from Anjier. states that he encountered a
typhoon in the China sea on November Is, in
which mate Charles w, Hickman Of Pleas
ant River, n. s., and Thomas Brown, be-
overheard and drowned. Captain Dunham
and two men at the wheel were also swept
overheard, but were rescued. The ship suf-
fered a good deal.
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Hearings Before Committee on Rail-
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses.

FEBRUARY f6.
On an act to amend charter of Somerset Rail-
road Company,
Petition of VIM. + Pearson and others, an act
to change the location and extend time of c0nstruc-
tion of Penobscot Central railroad company.
Petition of A, NJ. DevereuX and others for char
ter for Castine and Bangor railroad company.
FEBRUARY ~
The hearing on petition of e. I. Gile to build
street railway in town of Eden is postponed TO
February IT.
Also an act relating to Monson Railway, post
poned TO February II.
Petition of James Adams and others for charter
for the Midway and Mt Kathadin Railroad Co.
Hearing February II.
FEBRUARY 23.
An act TO insure a more speedy transmission oi
telephone and telegraph messages. Postponed ia
February %.
An act to incorporate the Calais River Railroad
Co. February %.
An act to amend chap. 51. sec. 75, of the Re-
vised Statutes relating TO railroad crossings. Feb
ruary 23.
febl 2sntd JAMES i. HAWKES., Sec.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
Mr.. DIngIey's Fishery Bill.

Almost Without a dissenting voice, the
House Committee on shipping today resolved
to make favorable report on Mr.. Dingley's
Gbill to protect the fisheries Of the United
States. The bill makes liable to, seizure and
confscation any foreign vessel found taking
fish Of any kind within tnree marine miles OF
the shore of the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
The Old Colony Damaged by Fire.

NEWPORT, r. l., Feb. 11.-Steamer Old
Colony met with mishap last night on her
first trip. since the strike. When off Point
Judith the passengers were alarmed by vol
umes of smoke issuing from below and pour
ing up through the saloon. Fire was found
in the cook room where the bars of the crate
had fallen out and set fire to the flooring be
meath. The fire was soon extinguished and
the steamer put back arriving here shortly
before 3, and on the arrival of steamer Proyi-
dences from New York, followed her back
to Fall River. The damage could not be as
certained
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
LABOR TRoUsLEs.


DOVER, N. H., Feb. ll.-Cloutman's shoe
factory at Pennington started up this morn
ing with 274 Of the employees at work, leav-
ing l26 who still remain out. The general
belief Is that the strike will be Of short du-
ration as many Of those still out favor going
back to work very soon, whether there Is a
settlement of the difficulty OF not.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-12
A severe Snow storm in the West.

HURON, OAK, Feb. 1.-THE heaviest and
hardest snow storm Of the winter ragged all
day Yesterday Eight inches of snow fell.
No trains have reached here since Wednes-
day.
ABERDEEN, Feb. ia severe storm has
been raging here since Wednesday afternoon